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AMARNA-EES
Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) · amulet
Amulet of Sekhmet
Description
The lioness Sekhmet and the cat Bastet were regarded as being the wild and tame aspects, respectively, of the same unpredictable goddess. Bastet is shown seated, holding her rattle (sistrum) that made music that calmed Sekhmet, transforming her into a gentle cat.
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Inscriptions (1)
Inscription #1
English description
sign of "life" incised on rear of openwork throne
Cross-references (1)
- ARTIC-id 135831 tier-2
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